Sunrise brief: RWE to become second largest solar operator in the U.S.
Also on the rise: A 100% solar community in Florida suffered no power losses from Hurricane Ian. Grid operator MISO is making progress on renewables interconnection. And more.
8minute Solar Energy changes name, expands its vision
As Avantus, the company looks to deploy its proprietary power plant technologies and digitally connected delivery systems at the gigawatt scale.
Grid operator MISO is making progress on renewables interconnection, says trade group leader
The Midwestern transmission operator MISO is moving to increase transmission and otherwise facilitate interconnection, said a regional trade group leader, yet she also recommended further improvements by MISO and neighboring grid operators.
Solar to the rescue as part of Hurricane Fiona relief
Solar Landscape joins non-profit Let’s Share the Sun to provide solar to Puerto Rico community.
How long do residential energy storage batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
Solis highlights backup and repowering solutions at RE+
Solis now offers a “whole home solution power hub” to provide power to every device in the home in the event of an outage.
Sunrise brief: Residential solar pricing up an inch 2021, up a foot in 2022
Also on the rise: California law to require automated, instant rooftop solar permits. Strategies to maximize clean energy development while being good land stewards. And more.
Strategies to maximize clean energy development while being good land stewards
SEIA white paper lays out framework for engaging with communities and minimizing impacts of solar siting.
Residential solar pricing up an inch 2021, up a foot in 2022
Government research suggests that residential solar prices increased by about 10¢/W in the second half of 2021, and are up 20¢/W in the first half of 2022. However, accounting for inflation, residential solar prices are flat or decreasing.
Utility-scale solar contract capacity sees record growth in Q2
More than half the activity is taking place in Texas, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis.
